A slice of paradise once "Florida's Best Kept Secret" is now a popular destination. There are lots of cool things to do in ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — Earlier this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers toured the erosion along Anna Maria Island beaches. After Hurricane Idalia, the county says it's lost 150 feet of sand in ...

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One of the many perks of living in the South is having easy access to endless miles of sandy shores—and we sure know how to take advantage. Yearly beach trips are practically a prerequisite to being ...

A challenge to the West Manatee Fire Rescue District’s ability to assess vacation rentals as commercial properties has failed. 12th Circuit Judge Edward Nicholas filed a final summary judgment May 29 ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — For 11-year-old Josie Law, a walk on the beach during her family's vacation to Anna Maria Island turned into an unexpected adventure — and if to be believed, ended with a mysterious ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Spring break season has arrived, and it is drawing tourists to various beaches across the state of Florida, including local beaches in the Tampa Bay area that still recovering from ...

The most photographed spot on Florida’s Anna Maria Island, if not second to photos of the sun setting over the Gulf of Mexico, may be the Old City Jail. The rough stone structure is graffitied with ...

County commissioners at the 11th hour agreed to pursue a possible ordinance for short-term vacation rentals. Commissioner Tal Siddique of District 3, which includes Anna Maria Island, Cortez and much ...

Brigette Kubin didn’t think too much of it when she took a temporary job at the Lazy Lobster. During the summer, she spent tedious nights closing the restaurant after dinner and growing closer with ...